VINYL:

Against Me – The Original Cowboy

Album comprised of demos from 2003’s As The Eternal Cowboy.

Animal Collective – Summertime Clothes 12”

Highlights the warm weather standout jam "Summertime Clothes," accompanied by remixes from Dam-Funk (Stones Throw), Zomby (Hyperdub), and L.D. (Hyperdub).

Broken Records – Until The Earth Begins To Part

Scottish seven-piece releases their debut. They've already been tipped for greatness by NME, Q, and The Word. “Epic, swirling, joyfully mysterious music with a warmth and heart." —The Guardian

Budos Band – Budos Band EP

One of the most exciting of the Daptone label bands is The Budos Band, and they're whetting our appetite for the upcoming Budos Band III full-length with this vinyl-only EP that gives the trademark horn-driven and bass-heavy Budos funk another slot in your collection. Includes a free MP3 download card.

Cat Power – Covers Record

HQ-180 vinyl reissue.

The Donnas – Greatest Hits Volume 16

A comprehensive album featuring a mix of new songs, never-before-heard B-sides and live recordings, as well as re-recorded classics and previously unreleased tracks.

This article appears in Jul 1-7, 2009.